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October’s First Friday welcomes Wizardly Wabash for a magical Harry Potter-themed evening

WABASH, IN- Downtown Wabash, Inc. is excited to announce the return of its October First Friday event with a spellbinding twist. On Friday, October 4, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, downtown Wabash will be transformed into “Wizardly Wabash,” a Harry Potter-themed celebration for fans of all ages. Join us for an evening filled … Read more

Shirley Ann Burgess

Shirley Ann Burgess, 83, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 10:09 a.m. at her home on September 25, 2024. She was born on August 22, 1941, to Omar and Jesse Lynn (Vanlandingham) Thompson in Grant County, Indiana. Shirley was a 1959 graduate of Lagro High School. She married her husband Stephen Burgess on June 23, … Read more

Daniel W. Boone Maines

Daniel W. Boone Maines, age 86, passed away at Marion General Hospital September 24, 2024, surrounded by his closest loved ones. He was born on November 6, 1937, to Gerald and Ellen (Ward) Maines, who brought him to their home on the rural route near Edgewood, Indiana, where he roamed the surrounding pastures and attended … Read more

Nancy L. Dooley

Nancy L. Dooley, 86, of Marion, passed away at 1:04 pm on Thursday, September 26, 2024, in Marion. She was born in Grant County Indiana on Tuesday, March 8, 1938, to Ralph and Freda (Johnson) Dooley. Nancy graduated from Sweetser High School in 1956. She worked as an Accounts Payable Clerk at Pierce Co of … Read more

Francisco Mendez Vale

Francisco Mendez Vale, 81, of Fishers, passed away at 3:00 am on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Riverwalk Village in Noblesville. He was born in Moca, Puerto Rico, on December 3, 1942, to Eduardo and Ricarda (Vale) Mendez. Francisco enjoyed his work as a millwright with U.S. Steel.  He was a proud member of the … Read more

Carol E. (Barton) Coppock

Carol E. (Barton) Coppock, 85, of Gas City Indiana, passed away surrounded by her family and loved ones on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.  She was born on April 14, 1939, to Harold and Edna Barton of Gas City, Indiana.  She was a graduate of Mississinewa High School. She married James (Jim) Coppock on March 17, … Read more

William “Bill” D.  Lash

William “Bill” D.  Lash, 76, current resident of Marion and formerly of Jonesboro, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, surrounded by his family at his home. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on April 3, 1948, the son of William and Lena (Craig) Lash. On June 26, 1976, he married Darlene Moss. Bill began … Read more

David “Dave” Jason Alleman

David “Dave” Jason Alleman, 46, of Marion, was welcomed by Christ with his wife and adult children by his side, 2:43 pm on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. He was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, on Monday, February 6, 1978, to Forrest “Dave” and Theresa (Hysell) Alleman. On October 16, … Read more

Jesse Elsworth “Jay” Parrett III

Jesse Elsworth “Jay” Parrett III, 77, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 12:36 pm, Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Parkview Wabash Hospital.  He was born on September 4, 1947, in Wabash, to Jesse E. Jr.and Katrina Irene (Miller) Parrett. Jay was a 1965 graduate of Wabash High School, and a US Army veteran serving in Vietnam. … Read more